Before the MTLRC was established, students had to cope with limited and
unreliable old
technology. This LRC exists for electronically mediated individual
and small group activities, appropriate in the acquisition of
foreign-language skills. It was named for the first
chair of our Department
of Modern Foreign Languages, and is maintained for use by its
students and faculty. For a limited time, you can see the MTLRC through
the eye of a webcam.

The Center's analog technology allows us to view cable-delivered
foreign-language TV programs. UTMartin is currently a licenced
distributor for the following foreign-language television stations:

TV5 USA (channel 73) carries programs in French from French speaking
countries 24 hours per day. To get today's schedule, just click
"programmes" and then on the day you wish.

There are video and audio-active facilities for most listening,
recording and viewing projects or assignments. We also have a growing
library of audio cassettes, audio CDs, CD-ROMs, VHS video tapes and
DVDs.

Our digital technology allows for a variety of multimedia experiences,
using CDs, laser discs and web resources and tutorials. International
Cultures web site. At our 29 Macintosh workstations,
learners can make authentic contact with the cultures of their target
languages all around the world, through e-mail and websites, through
high-speed digitized radio and TV programs, as well as low-end
video-conferencing. One of our workstations was designed using ADA
standards for the visually handicapped. H413 is a study room, equipped
with cable television, which can be used for live lab or coaching
sessions oof tutors or SIs. Our software includes
textbook-specific items, and a number of excellent multimedia packages
for independent study or supplemental work,but you will need help
making accented
letters with your computers. Through Globe-Gate Research, we are
also connected to a comprehensive language education software and web
review site:

Scheduled hours and other important information concerning the
operation of the Language Resource Center will be announced in class,
posted on the door (H415), and on our Lab Schedule &
Announcemnts web page. You will also be able to obtain them from
the Department office (H427, tel. 587-6562). Access will be limited to
UTM foreign language students, with official ID cards.